This book is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy who are seeking a refreshing and unique storyline. Set in a richly imagined world inspired by West African mythology, Children of Blood and Bone is a captivating tale of magic, rebellion, and the power of one young woman's determination. With its lush world-building and fast-paced plot, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Get ready to be completely immersed in a world where danger lurks at every corner and where the strength of one's magic may be the difference between life and death. Don't miss out on this thrilling and thought-provoking adventure!

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• Locus Award Nominee for First Novel (2019)
• William C. Morris YA Debut Award Nominee (2019)
• Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year (2019)
• Teen Buckeye Book Award (2019)
• Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2020)
• British Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Newcomer (Sydney J. Bounds Award) (2019)
• Lincoln Award Nominee (2020)
• Andre Norton Award (2018)
• The Kitschies Nominee for Golden Tentacle (Debut) (2018)
• Kirkus Prize Nominee for Young Readers' Literature (2018)
• Goodreads Choice Award for Debut Author and Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2018)
• Dragon Award for Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel (2018)
• Nommo Award Nominee for Best Novel (The Ilube Award) (2019)
• Lodestar Award (2019)
• BookNest Award Nominee for Best Traditionally Published Novel (2018)
• Children’s Africana Book Award for Best Book for Older Readers (2019)

Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut Children of Blood and Bone.They killed my mother.They took our magic.They tried to bury us. Now we rise.Zelie remembers when the soil of Orisha hummed with magic. When different clans ruled - Burners igniting flames, Tiders beckoning waves, and Zelie's Reaper mother summoning forth souls.But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, anyone with powers was targeted and killed, leaving Zelie without a mother and her people without hope. Only a few people remain with the power to use magic, and they must remain hidden. Zelie is one such person. Now she has a chance to bring back magic to her people and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zelie must learn to harness her powers and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orisha, where strange creatures prowl, and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zelie herself as she struggles to come to terms with the strength of her magic - and her growing feelings for an enemy.

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